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Alternative Wedding DJ at York House: Lucy & Nathan’s Rock and Metal-Inspired Celebration

  • Curtis Allen
  • 6 November 20246 November 2024
  • Weddings

As an alternative wedding DJ, there’s something special about creating a wedding experience that truly reflects the couple’s unique style. Lucy and Nathan’s celebration at York House in Twickenham was a perfect example of a night that embodied their personalities, from rock classics to intense metal anthems. I was thrilled […]

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Birmingham Wedding DJ: An Incredible Night of Pop Punk, Bollywood, and Bhangra at The Old Library, Digbeth – 28th October

Sol and Houms performing their choreographed first dance at The Old Library in Digbeth, dressed in traditional Indian wedding attire, surrounded by cheering guests. Curtis Allen, a Birmingham wedding DJ, set the soundtrack for this unforgettable moment.
  • Curtis Allen
  • 30 October 20246 March 2025
  • Family, Guest, Music, Weddings

Now, I am a Birmingham wedding DJ, but I get to play at a lot of incredible celebrations at venues all over the country. However, there’s nothing quite like a hometown gig, and Sol and Houms’ wedding at The Old Library in Digbeth the other day was something truly special. […]

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A Rollin’ Wedding!

  • Curtis Allen
  • 25 September 20246 November 2024
  • Family, Weddings
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Spin Sins: Why Last-Minute Song Requests Can Be Tricky for DJs

Spin Sins: Making Song Requests at Events - "Last-Minute Song Request"
  • Curtis Allen
  • 21 September 202410 September 2024
  • Bars and Clubs, Music, Spin Sins, Weddings

As a DJ, I love taking requests. But every DJ knows the scenario: it’s the end of the night, the dance floor is winding down, and just as I’m about to play the last song, someone rushes over with a last-minute song request. You’ve had the entire event—4 or 5 […]

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Spin Sins: Making Song Requests at Events… Without a Song in Mind: A DJ’s Perspective

Spins Sins: Making Song Requests at Events - "I Don't Know What I Want" Pic
  • Curtis Allen
  • 14 September 202410 September 2024
  • Bars and Clubs, Music, Spin Sins, Weddings

As a DJ, one of the most puzzling moments is when someone approaches the booth to make a request—only to realise they don’t actually know what they want to hear. It’s a common scenario for DJs and often leaves me scratching my head. You’ve come up to the DJ booth, […]

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When “Hypa Hypa” Meets Wedding Dance Floors: The Explosive Rock and Metal Wedding DJ Experience

Heavy Metal Wedding Decor
  • Curtis Allen
  • 10 September 20247 March 2025
  • Music, Popular, Weddings

As a rock and metal wedding DJ, I’m always excited when couples choose something outside the norm for their big day. Last autumn, I had the pleasure of DJing Chris and Kim’s wedding at Highfield House, where the guests absolutely went wild when Electric Callboy’s “Hypa Hypa“ blasted through the […]

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Spin Sins – DJ Song Requests: “Play Something I Can Dance To” Requests: A DJ’s Perspective

Spins Sins: DJ Song Requests - "Play Something I Can Dance To"
  • Curtis Allen
  • 7 September 202410 September 2024
  • Bars and Clubs, Music, Spin Sins, Weddings

As a DJ, one of the most common requests I hear is “Can you play something I can dance to?” It sounds simple enough, right? But this seemingly innocent phrase can actually present quite a challenge. In this blog post, I’ll break down why DJ song requests like this can […]

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Wedding DJ Tips – How to Keep the Dance Floor Alive at Your Wedding, No Matter the Challenges

Wedding Guests Dancing at THe Firs, Hanbury
  • Curtis Allen
  • 21 August 202422 August 2024
  • Business, Weddings

Planning the perfect wedding reception is no small feat, especially when it comes to ensuring that the dance floor stays packed all night. As a wedding DJ with years of experience, I’ve learned that even the best-laid plans can be tested by unexpected challenges. However, with a bit of flexibility, […]

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How I Created the Perfect Atmosphere as a Non-Cheesy Wedding DJ at Ben and Isobel’s Bistrotheque Wedding

Ben dips Isobel in their first dance
  • Curtis Allen
  • 19 August 202421 August 2024
  • Business, Weddings

Getting Set Up and Making Connections: Early Arrival and Preparation This weekend, I had the pleasure of DJing not one, but two weddings! Ben and Isobel’s wedding was the first on Friday night at Bistrotheque, a venue that’s quickly becoming a hot spot for wedding bookings. Whenever I’m booked by […]

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A Memorable Ska Punk Wedding at Gemma and Alastair’s Celebration

A happy dancefloor at the ska punk wedding, with one man giving another a piggyback
  • Curtis Allen
  • 5 June 202417 July 2024
  • Weddings

Date: June 1, 2024Venue: The American Museum, Claverton Manor, Claverton Down, Bath A week on from my last wedding set, on June 1, 2024, Gemma Atwell and Alastair Gay celebrated their wedding with a vibrant reception at The American Museum in Bath. The night was nothing short of spectacular, filled […]

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